2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 175 kg more than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
